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At a Glance
Django
Django
Star Rating
(170)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Flask
Flask
Star Rating
(45)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Flask
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Django's built-in admin interface is a standout feature, making it easier for developers to manage content without additional setup, while Flask users mention that they appreciate the flexibility to create custom admin interfaces tailored to their specific needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Django's robust ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) simplifies database interactions, which is particularly beneficial for larger applications, whereas Flask users say that the lightweight nature of Flask allows for more control over database choices and configurations.
  • G2 users highlight that Django's comprehensive documentation and community support are invaluable for beginners, while users on G2 note that Flask's simplicity and minimalism make it easier to learn and implement for smaller projects.
  • Reviewers say that Django's built-in security features, such as protection against SQL injection and cross-site scripting, provide peace of mind, while Flask users report that they need to implement security measures manually, which can be a drawback for those less experienced in web development.
  • Users say that Django's scalability is a major advantage for growing businesses, as it can handle increased traffic and complexity, while Flask users mention that its micro-framework nature allows for rapid development and deployment of smaller applications.
  • Reviewers mention that Django's extensive ecosystem of third-party packages enhances functionality, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, while Flask users appreciate the ability to choose only the libraries they need, resulting in a more lightweight application.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Django
No pricing available
Flask
No pricing available
Free Trial
Django
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Flask
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
149
9.0
40
Ease of Use
8.6
150
9.3
40
Ease of Setup
8.0
56
8.8
14
Ease of Admin
8.8
52
8.7
14
Quality of Support
8.3
138
8.1
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
43
8.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
147
7.9
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Django
Django
Flask
Flask
Django and Flask are categorized as Python Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Django
Django has no unique categories
Flask
Flask has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Django
Django
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.8%
Flask
Flask
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Django
Django
Computer Software
26.7%
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Internet
5.5%
Financial Services
4.2%
Education Management
4.2%
Other
43.0%
Flask
Flask
Computer Software
31.1%
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Internet
8.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
28.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Django
Django
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Financial Services

It's super fast, both in execution and development. It is quite modular with a lot of plugins available.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Requires knowledge of the full system. Everything is based on Django ORM

Flask
Flask
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matteo M.
MM
Matteo M.
Verified User in Education Management

Flask is incredible: for those who love Python, is a great framework that is easily installed and that makes it easy integration with orm odm as mongoengine and template engine as a twig. Programming of web projects leveraging the power of Python,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
GC
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

a little bit fragmented, many old modules,

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Flask
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Discussions
Django
Django Discussions
What is the best way use?
3 comments
Swapnil G.
SG
The most effective approach to utilizing the Django web framework involves several key practices to ensure successful web application development. Here are...Read more
What is Django used for?
2 comments
Akshay Kumar G.
AG
Short and simple answer, The web framework for perfectionists with deadlines. Its great for developing backend and full stack applicationsRead more
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Django has no more discussions with answers
Flask
Flask Discussions
Is Flask reliable for building realtime chat applications?
1 comment
Vinicius G.
VG
Yes, it is. You can build realtime chats with flask and Websocket.Read more
What is Flask used for?
1 comment
Vinicius G.
VG
Flask is used to build web applications.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Flask has no more discussions with answers